Author Archives: Stephanie
Blogger, Online Marketer and full-time music lover. Thank you for reading my posts! I share my experiences of making money online as well as providing useful tips and advice to those who are interested in starting an online business. I enjoy writing reviews and giving an insight into what has worked for me and what hasn't. If you like what I write here be sure to share my posts with others!
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Are you ready to discover some real ways to make money online with Amazon?
Well, as you've landed on this post today, you must really be ready!
Amazon is one of the biggest online platforms to date, and it gives people like you and me so much potential to earn some decent money online.
I want to share with you 6 real ways to make money online with Amazon, some of which I've personally tried myself.
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4 – How Much Can You Really Make With TimeBucks?
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Do you ever wish there was a way you could save money on blogging tools?
…And to invest in the tools you actually need for your blogging business?
By now I bet you feel like you have to get every tool under the sun because all the “gurus” are recommending them.
Each one feels like another expense to add to your ever-growing list, right?
That’s why I want to share with you some practical ways you can save on blogging tools and still build a successful business.
I’ve listed these tips with the goal to help you make smarter choices with your blogging tools and to help you focus on the ones YOU need the most. Continue reading
We’re officially one week into the new year, and I bet you’ve been thinking of different ways to make 2018 better than 2017.
Now’s the time that everyone is setting their “New Years Resolutions”
The thing is…resolutions are generally all talk, and no action.
What about having a plan instead!
A plan to be more organised and more productive?
If you’re anything like me, then you’ve been wanting to tackle these habits for a while now…and the start of the new year seems like the best time to do it right?….right!
So, the goal of this post is to share with your my 3 best planners for entrepreneurs that’ll make you more organised, more productive and help you achieve your financial goals.
Pick this planner if: You’re a blogger and solopreneur looking for a planner dedicated to helping you organise your blogging strategy, create intentional content, “smash through your blogging goals”, and effectively get more done.
Price: £13.66
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This planner was created by Meera Kothand with the intention to help bloggers “Create Exceptional Content, Get More Done and Smash Through Your Blogging Goals”.
The content within this planner is designed to help you achieve your blogging and business goals, and everything in the planner is definitely geared towards that purpose.
I feel this is one of the best planners for entrepreneurs because it isn’t just a place for you to jot down your goals, or make a daily to-do list. It’s an opportunity to outline real actions to successfully grow your blog and business.
With this planner, you get to:
So, if you’re ready to ditch the “shiny objects” and see real growth, then this planner is for you.
Price: £13.66 (Buy From Amazon)
Pick this planner if: You’re looking for a planner that’ll not only allow you to outline your goals for 2018 and make you more organised but will also inspire and empower you, as well as make you much more productive.
Price: £25.95
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This diary sized planner is the perfect companion to help you reach your goals for 2018. The focus of this planner is to inspire you to be more productive.
It’s much more than a normal diary as it features weekly and monthly review layouts to encourage you to take on certain actions, such as developing a weekly morning routine, and self-reflection.
With this planner, you can also expect quick tip guides to help you push through obstacles such as:
These are definitely some of the obstacles I personally need to work though, so it’s nice to have these quick tips to help me begin tackling them.
Price: £25.95 (Buy From Amazon)
Pick this planner if: You’re not too sure what your goal is yet, but you know you’re looking for an in-depth planner that’ll not only help you achieve yearly and monthly goals, but to also focus on your daily goals/to-dos, in different areas of your life.
Price: $27
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This in-depth planner was created by one of my blogging friend Nadalie Bardo. She is definitely the go-to gal when it comes to bettering yourself and “slaying your goals!”.
This planner is one of the best planners for entrepreneurs I’ve come across online and it’s definitely worth the money.
It provides the means to really dig deep into your goals and set actionable steps and tasks to totally “slay” them. With the aid of mind-maps, worksheets, calendars and trackers, this is truly a one of a kind planner that goes beyond just setting an average list of goals.
Included in this planner is:
Even if you don’t know what your goals are yet, the start of this planner is geared toward setting your intention and choosing an area of your life to focus on.
Price: $27 (Purchase securely through Nadalie’s website)
Not sure if you’re ready to purchase this planner? Then take a look at some of Nadalie’s FREE resources for 2018:
Here are a few extra digital planners you may want to consider if the ones above don’t fit your needs:
There you have it, my top 3 best planners for entrepreneurs in 2018, reviewed.
I hope you found a planner that’s right for you. If so, be sure to let me know in the comments below.
These are the planners I personally recommend, but there are definitely many more planners available that may be a better fit for you.
Overall, the aim is to find a planner which caters to your own needs and what it is you want to achieve within the year.
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What are your thoughts on the planners I shared in this post?
Are you someone that regularly uses planners? If so, what are your favourite ones? And what do you usually look for in a planner?
What about those of you who’ve never used a planner before? Do you feel encouraged to get one this year?
Let me know your thoughts and comments in the section below, I’d love to get a discussion going!
I’m going to be very open and honest in this post, and share with you the things I learnt about blogging and making money online in 2017.
It’s not been the easiest year for me, due to personal reasons, but overall it’s been a massive learning experience. Along with that, this year has also been a learning experience in regards to blogging and using that platform to make money online.
So, I want to openly share with you what I’ve learnt and also the goals I have for the coming year.
I believe that setting goals and having them written down makes you more likely to achieve them. And I feel sharing them with you will make me more accountable and more willing to accomplish them.
There are NO Shortcuts
To be honest, I always knew this was the case, but for some reason, I’ve still always been drawn to quick fixes.
For years, I’ve been trying to find shortcuts to success, trying to find the next product that’ll help me make more money online. But over the course of this year, it’s hit home more than ever, that there really are no shortcuts.
Making money online is the same as an offline job. You have to work hard if you want to be successful. Any results/income I get now has been from 2-3 years of study and hard work. However, there were times when I “gave up” because I didn’t get the results I wanted in a shorter space of time.
But coming to the end of this year has put it all into perspective, and I’ve come to terms with the fact that I can’t take shortcuts if I truly want to be successful online.
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Simplicity
It probably sounds cliche, but Simplicity really is key. I spent too much time overcomplicating my income goals. The saying “Less is more” is very true in this situation.
I learnt that spreading myself to so many different opportunities at the same time was actually stunting my growth in any them.
“Less is More”
I’m so used to trying to be on all platforms at once, learning how to promote on all social media, forums etc, but that wasn’t helpful for me. Instead of growing and building, I would get overwhelmed and left with feelings of inadequacy and doubt.
Similar to the lesson above, towards the end of this year I came to the realisation that I needed to do less in order to get more results.
For example, focusing on one social platform at a time, rather than trying to grow all at the same time, and by doing this I allow myself the chance to become a master of it.
You Don’t Have To Be Perfect
I definitely don’t claim to be perfect, but the way I work on my blogs and content, I feel like I have to be perfect in order to be successful.
Thankfully, these last few months have really helped me learn that I’m not going to please everyone. There will be people that will not like my posts or want to subscribe to my newsletter.
But that’s ok…because I don’t need to please everyone. My content is for people like you who are looking for ways to earn an income online and start an online business.
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Just Because One Thing Works For One Person, Doesn’t Mean It’ll Work For You
Last, but not least, I also learnt this important lesson.
I’ve come across tons of advice online about blogging and ways to make it successful that I actually feel like it’s hindered my progress to some extent. I’ve jumped from one advice to another just implementing different strategies without really allowing myself time to begin mastering any of them.
So I’ve had to teach myself to drown out all the noise.
I learnt that it’s more important to test things out for myself and see what works and what doesn’t.
There’s nothing wrong with listening to the advice of others, but it’s vital not to feel compelled to follow the advice of everyone. Cause what has worked for one blogger may not work for you.
For example, a lot of bloggers recommend using Pinterest to get blog traffic, however, Pinterest may not be where your niche audience spends their time. As a result, you could end up spending weeks/months trying to master Pinterest when it doesn’t fit your niche.
So, based on the things I learnt about blogging and making money online this year, I’ve created some goals which I aim to implement in 2018 to further grow my blog and my business/income.
I don’t plan on sharing any real specific goals here, such as the number of page views I want by the end of the year, the number of Pinterest followers or the amount of $ I want to earn. My goals are more about my intentions for the coming year.
One of my top goals in 2018 is to be more focused. And to be honest, this doesn’t just apply to my blog/business, it also applies to my life in general.
I’m the kind of person that jumps from one thing to the next. Even in my offline job, I’m jumping from one pharmacy job to the next. Don’t get me wrong, I like being able to work in different pharmacies and meet new people, and I feel it’s really developed my skills as a person. But as you can see, there’s an overall lack of focus.
So this coming year, I will actively work on developing a more focused mind, as well as a more focused schedule to build my blog and business.
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If you’ve had some experience setting goals, then you’ve probably heard about SMART goals. This is a really popular way to set specific goals to help achieve an outcome.
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time-bound
I plan to use this guideline often to help achieve my goals. You can also learn more about SMART goals from this article.
Additionally, I’ve made it an intention of mine to invest in a planner this year. I personally find it easier to have specific goals and tasks written down, compared to reading them online. So after a bit of research, I went ahead and actually purchased 2 planners on Amazon and I’m looking forward to using them to effectively work on my goals.
Why 2?
Well, Planner 1 is specifically geared towards bloggers and solopreneurs, so a lot of the content will be very useful to me. I had a chance to look inside before purchasing and I could already see the value in a planner like this. (My order is currently on it’s way to me).
It’s not just a planner either, there’s actionable content available to read through to further help you conquer your goals. Complete with 246 pages, so definitely packed full of the value.
It’s also a planner created by one of my favourite bloggers Meera Kothand. She always provides value, and this planner shows it.
Planner 2 is non-blogger specific, and better suited to life goals. There’s a lot of motivational aspects in this planner too which I feel will give me much needed boosts. It’s a bit more expensive (now currently on sale!), but in my opinion, I think the investment is worth the value I will get out of it by the end of the year.
Both planners are available to purchase on Amazon, and of course, you can always purchase digital planners online, but my personal preference is paperback.
If you’re looking for online digital planners then you may want to check out:
Slay Your Goals Planner by It’s All You Boo (+ FREE eBook)
2018 Blogging Goals Planner by Redefining Mom – (Free download when you join the list)
Ultimate Blogging Planner for 2018 by The Social Media Hat (+ Bonuses)
This is a task which I’ve generally found difficult over the past year, as there are some days when I really lack the motivation to write. But, just like a “regular” job, I need to get things done, even if I’m not in the mood…otherwise I’m limiting my growth and my success.
Using the planners above, I will devise a more consistent blogging schedule. And my blogging schedule won’t be specifically about creating/publishing new posts only, it could also be updating previous content, creating social media posts, learning new skills etc.
As much as I feel it’s important to stick to a regular blog posting schedule, I also believe that my content should be of value.
I don’t want to create something for you just for the sake of putting out content. I’m all about giving value to my readers. Not just through my blog, but through my emails as well.
There are a few tips I’ll be using to stay organised in 2018.
Planners – As mentioned above, I have planners which I will use to stay organised with my blogging/MMO schedule. ==> Here’s a list of my Top 3 Best Planners for Entrepreneurs
Folders/Binders – I find that I work better when I have paper and notes in front of me, rather than on a computer screen. This was the case when I was studying at Uni too. So I’ve currently got a few folders which I’ve labelled for specific topics. When I come across PDF downloads worth printing, I’ll add them to their corresponding folders. I feel this will allow me to keep my notes and resources more organised.
Gmail Labels – Gmail allows you to separate/organise your emails using Labels. So, recently I started creating labels for my favourite bloggers, and for any courses/free downloads I signed up for. This way I can stay up to date with my favourite bloggers, and also keep an eye on the emails that are most important for me.
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I want to work on providing solutions to real problems that you’re facing and to tackle topics which may not have been discussed enough elsewhere.
This also ties in with the goal of creating more quality content.
I want to be more present in the community and one way to do that is by interacting with new bloggers and sharing the posts that inspired me to achieve/do something.
I even plan on sharing my favourite bloggers/blog post of the week in the newsletter, to share other quality content that’s worth reading. Hopefully, that’ll become useful to you too.
Thanks for taking the time to read my honest perspective on the things I learnt about blogging and making money online in 2017, and my outlook regarding the future ahead.
I don’t claim to have it all figured out yet, but this past year has been an excellent learning experience for me, especially as it’s the year I decided to really focus on my blog.
Creating this blog post has also really helped evaluate the things I have accomplished so far, as well as the things I’d like to improve on. And I hope it’s also given you some tips and tools to help you work towards achieving your own goals.
So for now, I’ll close this post by saying “bring on 2018!”
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What did you learn about Blogging or Making Money Online in 2017?
Have you set any goals yet for 2018?
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this post too.
Leave any comments or questions you have in the section below.
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Woah, is it that time of year already?!
The time of year when your favourite retailers get you super excited with their best cyber deals, and it's no different for bloggers and internet marketers.
Black Friday is one of the most anticipated times of the year, where you can get access to thousands of discounts.
Thankfully, there's no need to push and shove this year, as you can enjoy them all from the comfort of your own home.
Whether you're an absolute beginner online or you're more advanced in your online journey, I want to share with you some awesome Black Friday/Cyber Money deals that'll take your online business to the next level.
From Friday 29th November to Monday 2nd December, you can expect to find some of the best deals on products for your business.
So, let's discover 2019's best Black Friday deals for Bloggers...
